We were excited for this hike!! And we were also prepared for the weather...summer in July is…read morewonderful but when we visited, it was early 60 degree weather with clouds and rain :/ So experiencing the northwestern tip of the U.S. -- that is pretty special! And our first rainy drenched hike, also an experience to never forget! Not a bad hike; 1.5 miles round trip. We started at 12:30pm and finished around 1:30pm so about an hour. Many tourists for this rainy weekend so be prepared to pass by a lot of ppl, it's a very popular hike!! The views are spectacular, even in the rain! Beautiful in site.

Cape Flattery is one of the most breathtaking places we've ever visited. From the moment we stepped…read moreonto the trail, we knew this stop was going to be special. The hike is relatively short and well maintained, winding through a beautiful coastal forest filled with towering evergreens, ferns, and wooden boardwalks. It's an easy walk for most people and builds excitement with every step. The reward at the end is absolutely incredible. Standing at the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States, you're greeted with panoramic views of dramatic sea cliffs, crashing Pacific waves, rugged sea stacks, and the historic Tatoosh Island. Every overlook offers a different perspective, and it's worth taking your time to enjoy each one. We also appreciated learning that Cape Flattery is located on the Makah Reservation, adding an important cultural and historical connection to an already remarkable destination. Be sure to purchase your Makah Recreation Pass before visiting, as it helps support access to this beautiful area. Bring a camera because the scenery is unforgettable, and keep an eye out for wildlife--you may spot bald eagles, seals, sea otters, or even migrating whales depending on the season. If you're exploring Washington's Olympic Peninsula, Cape Flattery is an absolute must-see. It's one of those rare places that truly lives up to the hype, and we'd happily make the trip again. Highly recommended! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Road tripping adventures lead to another beach. Of course! Beautiful views from this small beach…read moreand a bathroom. No direct beach access here but a cool walkway to view the bay. A few picnic tables if you want to have a picnic. Love the view and the weather. Get out there. SYOY.

What a beautiful town and bay from off shore! The moonlight glow made it welcoming and full of…read morewonder! The town was home to the longest railroad bridge in the world (at that time), the park's natural beauty is the main attraction today. I've added this park to my bucket list to return and explore!

Unfortunately very closed due to construction on Mora. Think it should've been communicated more…read moreclearly outside of the road sign on La Push!

The number of great beaches in this area of the state is pretty impressive! They're never the white…read moresand beach in the Caribbean, but rather the rugged, rock Beach with loads of driftwood and places to explore. This one is literally about 10 miles down the main road and opens into a couple of large parking lots with the beach just beyond. You have to climb over layers of driftwood to get to the rock part of the beach, followed by the sand part. It means that there's always something to explore and do here! Our kids did everything from playing in the water to build forts, to you sticks like a baseball bat and golf club to hit rocks into the water. It was pretty phenomenal to watch everybody exploring and playing while the sun went down over some beautiful rocks out in the water. When the tide is down, the tide pools are pretty fantastic and there's a ton of stuff to explore out in the water. The walk down to the eye of the needle is definitely worth it, and is something you should do earlier in the day as it does tend to get fairly dark fairly quickly. Check the tide schedules and plan accordingly. If you're over in the area, this is one of those places you need to go at least once, and will probably go again the next time you visit.

Third and Fourth beach have rest stops along the highway. Scenic views overlooking the pacific…read more There are no crowds, no major attractions - other than the views themselves. There are clean restrooms and gravel walking paths that lead down to the beach. This would be a difficult trek from the rest stop parking down to the beach for any strollers, walkers, wheel chairs, or for anyone with limited mobility. However, there are some great lookout points from the rest stop that are more accessible. You can walk several miles along the coast and see unending views of cliffs, trees, and rock formations. Great walk & views!

Third Beach was just eh, just okay for me. I wanted more. But in comparison to Rialto Beach and…read morestunning Ruby Beach among the Olympic Peninsula....I felt like this...3rd Beach...fell flat. At least...can I give a reasoning or two, lol? During my summer visit of 2020, after hanging out at mesmerizing Hoh Rain Forest, I was heading in a counter clockwise direction (which I believe is the most efficient way to navigate Olympic National Park). I had read that the La Push area and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Beaches were all worthwhile spots to explore from my itinerary. Well...1st and 2nd Beaches were closed due to the pandemic. My only option for a getting a feel for what the La Push area surroundings were like was to come here to 3rd Beach. This was fine by me as I figured all 3 beaches would be relatively the same in appearances...so if I was only afforded 1 beach to explore...I was accepting of coming here to 3rd Beach. I was quite surprised that for the entrance way towards 3rd Beach...you had to park along the road. And I couldn't believe how crowded it was!!! Yeah, I barely found a parking spot and cars were parked off the road on the shoulder in almost a 45 degree slope. Could they be that desperate to hang out here? It was quite a steep angle! So...I put the emergency brake on just in case. I then had a good feeling about what to expect here at 3rd Beach since it appeared quite popular according to the amount of cars. To get to 3rd Beach...you have to hike almost 2 miles! Wow...I didn't expect this. Though that's what it said according to the trailhead. Well, I guess I was already committed to the task so I didn't mind making the trek. Overall, the hike was pleasant. It was along flat ground through the forest without much elevation. Towards the end of the trail I walked down a series of switchbacks to the beach. Finally making it here along the shores...the best way to describe things were...very quiet and desolate. There wasn't much happening. I actually noticed tents on the sand and was in astonishment that you could really camp out at 3rd Beach. My main reasoning for coming to 3rd Beach was to capture the best photographs of the surroundings, among the Pacific Northwest setting here in Washington. But...I never captured any magical moments for pictures. I did walk towards the end of the beach to an area that had some rocks on the shores sort of making the area somewhat scenic. In the end, I was just sort of bored and maybe spent 30 - 40 minutes hanging out. And...for having to hike 2 miles each way just to arrive at a "pedestrian" looking beach sort of frustrated me as if I was wasting time out of the day. In comparison...Rialto and Ruby Beaches offered much much more as to the scenery and sweeping beach shores. Rialto Beach featured plenty of fallen trees and a few boulders protruding out from the waters enhancing the overall setting. Although the beaches were very touristy and crowded...their sights were worth it. Ruby Beach put everything to shame. This was my favorite beach at Olympic NP. There were terrific viewpoints, a rugged yet scenic coastline, many playful spots to climb rocks and offered really good photography opportunities. Ultimately when I compare Ruby Beach to this 3rd Beach...I much more preferred the scenic terrain where I felt like I was admiring the true essence for what makes Olympic Park so special. But...for those who are interested in more exclusivity without the visitors and tourists, then this 3rd Beach would be appropriate for you. For me, I want to be hanging out at a place where the views reign supreme.

We happen upon this place while looking for a hike one morning before the kids were up. It's…read morelocated near the University of Washington Olympic national resource center, which looks to be a forestry research center. We found some great hiking that had lots of different trails shooting off of a main gravel road that ran up the hills. In conjunction with the app all trails, we went up about a mile and a half and then took one of the trails back. The trail was nicely, kept, had some signage along the way, and there were enough options that it could be as longer as short as we wanted. there are some spots where it gets a bit steep, but never anything more than a moderate difficulty. Kids that get outside will do fine here. During the hike, we got some brief views out into the Olympic mountains. The overall views are not as majestic as being up in the Cascades, but it's very pretty in its own right. We caught three beautiful days Over here where there was minimal cloud cover. I know that's not the norm, but blue sky days over here are just spectacular against the backdrop of mountains with trees on them. While walking through the forest, we saw a herd of elk that crossed in front of us. We've lived here most of our lives, and we've never seen that in the forest. It was pretty magical If you're looking for a hike with the family or by yourself, we can't recommend this place highly enough!

Don't miss this stop as you drive into Sol Duc! There's a sign and two small parking areas at the…read moreAncient Groves. The trail itself is a short loop, but it isn't short on beauty. The trees are simply spectacular, the trail winding, the surroundings magical. The trail should be easy for most anyone. We found the Ancient Groves one of the most serene and beautiful stops in Olympic. Highly recommend!

Probably one of the lesser known attractions in the park, Ancient Groves is quite a nice area with…read morea lush forest. The loop trail is fairly easy.

Maple Pass Loop is a rewarding hike and one that will be remembered for a very long time…read more You can approach the loop clockwise or counter-clockwise. Most people choose to go counter-clockwise because you start with a more gradual ascent. Clockwise starts out with a steep 3.2 mile climb with a 2000 plus elevation gain. My group decided to go clockwise and we were rewarded with incredible beauty. The views along the way are stunning and once you reach the top it's breathtaking. The second part of the loop is much easier. The descent is smooth and the views are also amazing....but it's long. The trail is listed as a 6.6 mile hike but completed it is about 8.2. miles.

A seven mile loop around Lake Ann, with some stunning ridgeline vistas, forests, lakes and meadows…read more A great adventure for the day, especially if you fancy doing some "Hills are Alive" frolicking while recreating the sound of music.

This is a great little rest stop along Hwy 112, complete with a pit toilet to answer nature's call,…read moreand a nice little beach with views across the bay to the rock feature known as Pillar Point. We were heading from Port Angeles to Neah Bay, and it was a sweet spot - not far off the main road - to stretch our legs along what has got to be one of the longest, curviest drives in the state. There's plenty of parking down by the beach, and even a large picnic pavilion if you brought a crowd. We really enjoyed sitting on a log on the beach, getting some fresh air, and being out of the car for awhile during our brief visit. There's even an interesting display of the history of Hwy 112 and local logging lore. By the way, this place is listed as a "boat launch" in several places, but I would NOT recommend it - the "launch" looks like it hasn't been usable in decades.

This is the best place on Highway 112 to eat lunch to listen to the waves and watch the ocean and…read moresome of the creature swimming and flying and just relaxing. So short drive about a mile down the hill completely paved parking lot and rode with 180° view of the water and pillar point just a fabulous place and it's cold out it must be amazing in the summer if you're coming by here you definitely definitely want to come down here and see this place wow